2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C maintenance

4467-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a sm art key system) or CR2032 (vehicles
with a smart key system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■ Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

4477-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch off.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “POWER” switch off.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the cover off.
Under the instrument panel
Remove the cover.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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Type A fuse boxType B fuse box
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4487-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed
using the pullout tool.
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4497-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Check if the fuse is blown.4
Ty p e AType B
Ty p e CType D
Ty p e E
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A, B, C and D:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type E:
Contact your Toyota dealer.
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4507-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 451)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use\
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■ Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

4517-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 534)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a
danger that components may be damaged, we recommend that
replacement is carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement

4527-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Front side marker light Front turn signal/parking light12
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
License plate lights1
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4537-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)■
Front side marker lights
Turn the steering wheel in
the opposite direction of the
light to be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a
point that allows your hand to
easily fit between the tire and
fender liner.
Remove the clips.
Partly remove the fender
liner.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Replacing light bulbs
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